American Psychological Association Archives

Technology and the Workplace: Give Employees Plenty of Time to Learn, Practice

Here are two simple ways to train employees about the latest technological bells and whistles they'll need in the future: give them adequate time during work to learn and allow opportunities for them ...

Check Your Attitude: Cynical Employees Earn Less

Holding cynical beliefs about others may have a negative effect on your income according to research published by the American Psychological Association. "While previous research has associated ...

Dishonest Deeds Lead to ‘Cheater’s High’ as Long as No One Gets Hurt

People who get away with cheating when they believe no one is hurt by their dishonesty are more likely to feel upbeat than remorseful afterward, according to new research published by the American ...

How Brains Of Effective Leaders Are Wired

Effective leaders' brains may be physically "wired" to lead, offering the promise of more precise identification and training, according to studies of U.S. Army officers published by the American ...